Poctol, Municipality of Pitogo, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Pitogo |
| Postal code | 4308 |
| Population (2020) | 973 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8159, 122.0989 (13° 49' North, 122° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Poctol is a barangay in the municipality of Pitogo, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 973. This represented 4.27% of the total population of Pitogo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poctol in the 2015 Census was 973 broken down into 257 households or an average of 3.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 779 | 154 | 5.06 | |
| 879 | 166 | 5.30 | |
| 916 | 175 | 5.23 | |
| 953 | 178 | 5.35 | |
| 987 | 199 | 4.96 | |
| 973 | 257 | 3.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poctol is 5 to 9, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 7.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 109 | 11.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 96 | 9.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 8.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 9.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 7.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 7.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 4.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 5.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 6.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 4.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 4.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 4.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.03% |
| Total | 973 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poctol grew from 779 in 1990 to 973 in 2020, an increase of 194 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote there was no change from the previous population in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 779 | – | |
| 879 | 2.29% | |
| 916 | 0.89% | |
| 953 | 0.55% | |
| 987 | 1.28% | |
| 973 | -0.27% | |
| 973 | 0.00% |
Location
Poctol is situated at approximately 13.8159, 122.0989, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poctol shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.